UA files appeal with NCAA on textbook infractions

The University of Alabama submitted a 29-page report Monday to the NCAA Infractions Appeals Committee in its ongoing appeal of the vacated victories portion of the violations handed down last month in the Crimson Tide's textbook case.

UA released its appeal this afternoon. Click here to read the entire document.

The NCAA Committee on Infractions placed UA on three years probation (that is not being contested) and forced the vacation of 21 football victories from 2005-07 and other records in men's and women's track and men's tennis.

UA's argument for appeal hinges on the believe that the vacating of victories "is excessive as to constitute an abuse of discretion" and departs past precedent for textbook cases and vacation of wins.